OICGGhana · Est. 1971
Est. 1971 · Accra, Ghana

Skills that change a life. Livelihoods that change a nation.

Established in 1971 as an affiliate of OIC International (USA), OICG is a leading non-profit empowering disadvantaged youth through skills training, counselling, and entrepreneurship support.

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Recognised by
OIC InternationalCTVETGlobal CommunitiesChristian Aid
30,500+
youth trained and placed since 1971
CTVET-accredited curriculum
30,500+
Youth trained
85%
Employed or self-employed
40+
Years of impact
5
Regional centres
Why choose OICG

Four decades of turning training into livelihoods.

We combine technical instruction with the wrap-around services — counselling, mentorship, start-up grants — that make graduates employable for life.

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Proven impact

Over 40 years transforming disadvantaged youth into skilled, productive citizens.

Industry MoUs

Formal partnerships with Master Craft Persons to ensure quality workplace learning.

Holistic support

Counselling, mentorship, life skills, and start-up grants alongside technical training.

Nationally recognised

Presidential and international awards for excellence in entrepreneurship training.

About OICG

Who we are.

Established in 1971 as an affiliate of OIC International (USA), OICG is a leading non-profit empowering disadvantaged youth through skills training, counselling, and entrepreneurship support.

Mission

To contribute to Ghana's human resource development through vocational, technical, and entrepreneurship skills training for disadvantaged youth — so they can earn a decent living.

Vision

A leading, self-sustaining vocational skills institution with a unique approach that produces competent graduates for industry and commerce.

We believe everybody is trainable.
Training

Two complementary paths into work.

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Formal model

Classroom-based technical training

  • 2-year full programme in English
  • Theory + hands-on application
  • CTVET-accredited curriculum
  • Short courses: 3, 6, 9 months
  • Full-time: up to 3 years
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Informal model

Improved apprenticeship model

  • For semi/illiterate youth
  • MoU with Master Craft Persons
  • 3,500+ graduates to date
  • 87% started own business
  • 60% female · 40% male
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Trades taught
DressmakingHairdressingMake-up artistryWelding & fabricationBakery & cookeryPlumbingGeneral electricalsAluminium fabricationSteel bendingMasonryBead makingShoe & sandal makingEvent decorationTile laying
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Help us train the next 30,000 young Ghanaians.

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